Tag: RCT

Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy in intensive care unit patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis EJRC Article Review Procalcitonin (PCT) is an acute-phase protein that has been extensively studied as a specific marker of bacterial infection. Its main proposed value is reduced use of antibiotics. PCT measurement has been recommended in the most recent edition of […]

Reducing CRBSIs in ICUs: What’s the best strategy? EJRC Article Review Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and additional healthcare costs. Addressing modifiable factors including infection prevention and control (IPC) practices is a cost effective means of reducing the incidence of HAIs. The Prevention of Hospital Infections by Intervention and […]

e-LIVES: February Highlights 3 Top Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) sessions This month we feature 3 top sessions from LIVES 2017 in Vienna selected by ARF Section Chair Giacomo Bellani. Breathing: Is spontaneous better? How do I manage the difficult to wean patient? Extracorporeal respiratory support This EXCLUSIVE CONTENT is available for all on our e-LIVES platform for […]

Improving antibiotic stewardship in pneumonia: Is more aggressive viral testing a key to success? EJRC Article Review Pneumonia has a substantial impact in the ICU, as a leading reason of acute respiratory failure and for mechanical ventilation. Since appropriate antibiotic use is crucial to limiting morbidity and mortality in pneumonia, intensivists normally prescribe broad-spectrum […]

Are risk factors and impact of prevention strategies the same for early- and late-onset VAP? EJRC Article Review The risk factors and impact of prevention strategies for early-onset (EOP) versus late-onset (LOP) ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) are still under debate. Saied and colleagues conducted a retrospective analysis of data prospectively entered from 01/1997 to 03/2016 […]